Dee Dee's Family Cafe in Exeter: photos, reviews

About

Dee Dee's Family Cafe in Exeter, Saint Thomas, offers a relaxed spot for breakfast, brunch, or lunch without breaking the bank. Known for its quick service and laid-back atmosphere, this cafe is ideal for catching up with friends or enjoying some solo time. Choose from a selection of teas, freshly brewed coffee, and delightful cakes. Whether you're popping in for a quick takeaway or prefer to dine-in, the friendly environment and budget-friendly menu, ranging from 1 to 10 GBP, make it a go-to choice for a casual dining experience.

Price

$$$$ 1 - 10 GBP

Meals

Breakfast, Branch, Lunch

Services

Takeaway, Dine-in

Offering

Serving desserts, Serving coffee

Payment

Payment by credit card, NFC payment

Atmosphere

Casual

3.0

based on 40 reviews

Google

3/5 40 reviews

Chris

Food: 3
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 1

The first time I visited Dee Dee’s Café inside The Range in Exeter, I was fully prepared for mediocrity. Instead, I ended up having one of the most unexpectedly enjoyable fish finger sandwiches I’ve ever eaten. It wasn’t haute cuisine. It wasn’t even particularly good. But there was something deeply satisfying about the soft white bread, the hot, crumbly fish fingers, and the no-frills mug of tea. It was comfort food in its most literal form; unpretentious, nostalgic, and just the right side of greasy. A quiet little triumph in the most unlikely of places. So, I went back. This time I brought my dog, reassured by the fact that The Range is proudly dog friendly. There’s signage at the front door, even a logo with a cheerful cartoon dog suggesting well behaved dogs are welcome. Even in front of the entrance to the cafe. But here’s the catch: the café, nestled deep within this supposed pet-friendly haven, is not dog friendly. Of course, no signs tell you this. You only find out when you sit down and the boy behind the counter, looking vaguely horrified, tells you flatly that dogs aren’t allowed. Not even a polite apology, just a brisk “no dogs.” So I spoke to a manager. He didn’t care. Not in the casual, awkward way of someone caught off guard and out of their depth, but in the active, couldn’t-be-bothered-to-even-pretend way. He made no attempt to explain, no offer to pass feedback along, no suggestion that the lack of signage might be addressed. His expression hovered somewhere between boredom and open contempt. It was the customer service equivalent of shrugging and walking away mid-sentence. Dee Dee’s is a café of contradictions. One day it serves up a sandwich that genuinely lifts your spirits. The next, it treats you like a nuisance for daring to follow the rules the store itself promotes. If they put half as much effort into their signage and management attitude as they accidentally put into that fish finger sandwich, they might have something worth returning to. But for now, I’ll stick to places that welcome both comfort food and the dog who patiently waited for a table that never came.

Hugbeex

Food: 3
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 3

Costa Coffee and price for food didn't look to bad

dawid gorski

Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Best kept secret in Exeter.

What is the address of Dee Dee's Family Cafe?
Dee Dee's Family Cafe is located at Alphington Road Retail Park, Alphington Rd, EX2 8HG, Exeter, Saint Thomas, United Kingdom.
How to get here by public transport?
The nearest public transport options provide quick and easy access:
- Bus stop Haven Close (313 m walk)
- Bus stop Crawford Gardens (282 m walk)
- Bus stop Homeclyst House (245 m walk)
- Bus stop St. Andrew's Church (75 m walk)
How is Dee Dee's Family Cafe rated by visitors?
Dee Dee's Family Cafe has an average rating of 3.0 based on 40 reviews across platforms such as Google.
What is the average price for a meal at Dee Dee's Family Cafe?
The average price for a meal is 1 - 10 GBP (it is cheap - $).

Dee Dee's Family Cafe in Exeter